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AQHA Recognizes 50-Year Breeder

Jana Leininger accepts a plaque on behalf of William and Anne McKinney from Dr Jim Heird, past president of AQHA.

The American Quarter Horse Association, Amarillo – The American Quarter Horse Association honored this year's 50-year breeders at a ceremony October 22 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. William and Anne McKinney of Broadus, Montana, were honored as cumulative breeders.

"The heart of our program was continuing time-honored traditions of cattle and land stewardship," Bill says. "Our horses contributed greatly to continuing those traditions."

Through the years, Bill and Anne have consistently aimed to produce horses that embody certain key traits. Ultimatel...